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Meeting with a nutritionist
by Run Girl Run
posted January 18, 2010 at 4:27pm

I made an appointment to see a nutritionist this afternoon. I've always wanted to have my diet choices analyzed and to get some guidance on how to incorporate more good-for-me food in easy ways. I especially want to ask her about how I can make sure I'm g...more

Williams sisters serve up fashionable snacking with Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted January 8, 2010 at 4:05pm

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It may be the season for New Year's resolutions, but the Williams sisters still enjoy their favorite snack-cessories. Fashion-minded tennis champions Venus Williams and Serena Williams are working wi...more

Cruise crackdown
by Run Girl Run
posted January 8, 2010 at 3:15pm

With my cruise about four weeks away, I've decided I probably need to kick my workouts into a higher gear if I don't want to look like I've been in hibernation the last month and a half.I've been a little lazy with my cardio lately and have been indulging...more

Little Debbie’s Little Disappointments
by Chic Runner
posted January 8, 2010 at 11:47am

So in hopes to eat ‘healthier’, relative to me, which means not eating fast food like it’s my 2nd job, I have been packing my lunch every day to bring to work. I have two lunch bags that I choose from, which I enjoy, and I also went to the market to...more

Stop running (or not) & lose weight by changing your diet
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted January 7, 2010 at 7:39pm

I believe that our bodies are adapted to mobility (such as walking or running) and surviving periods of food scarcity. Faced with running each day (or nearly each day), our body's metabolism adapts and slows down becoming more efficient with it's caloric ...more

Icecreamapalooza!
by Endurance Meg
posted January 7, 2010 at 2:25pm

The joys of having a Kitchenaid countertop mixer include: avoiding sore arms from making fresh whipped cream enjoying fresh whipped cream more often freshly churned ice cream Best gifts of the century goes to: the parents. Last year I received a K...more

Why I’m Gluten Free (Plus Tips and Tricks for Eating G-Free)
by Endurance Meg
posted January 2, 2010 at 5:27pm

Recently, my new teammie and twitterfriend Sonja decided to dabble in the world of gluten-free, by following Team First Endurance’s Gluten Free program. Being gfree myself for the last 18months, I won’t be able to test out the program, so I’m exci...more

Say Yah to da UP, from Downstate
by Endurance Meg
posted December 29, 2009 at 9:22pm

Over my short break at home with family, I spent an evening making gluten-free cut-out cookies. My mom’s kitchen is the best place for this, because she has so much cookie-makin’ real estate in terms of counterspace. I grabbed the only bag of gluten...more

Are Food Additives Safe?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 23, 2009 at 1:26pm

Check out my appearance on Let’s Talk Live discussing food additives and healthy eating. ...more

Podcast: Pretty Tough Peak Performance Episode 09
by Pretty Tough
posted December 17, 2009 at 12:43pm

Pretty Tough Peak Performance Podcast Ep.9 Pretty Tough is proud to present the ninth in our series of weekly podcasts focusing on Peak Performance. The PT Peak Performance series features leading experts from the fields of sports nutrition, diet, sport...more

Podcast: Pretty Tough Peak Performance Episode 08
by Pretty Tough
posted December 3, 2009 at 4:43pm

Pretty Tough is proud to present the eighth in our series of weekly podcasts focusing on Peak Performance. Pretty Tough Podcast Episode 8 The PT Peak Performance series features leading experts from the fields of sports nutrition, diet, sports psycholog...more

Podcast: Pretty Tough Peak Performance Episode 007 Pt. 2
by Pretty Tough
posted November 26, 2009 at 10:14pm

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How Much Do Girls Hockey Players Weigh?
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted November 26, 2009 at 1:56pm

I know this question is a little bit ironic since today is US Thanksgiving, and if you live south of the border, you’ll probably eat enough food today to last you the entire weekend. But weight and body image are such a big issue for girls’ and women...more

Podcast: Pretty Tough Peak Performance Episode 007 Pt.1
by Pretty Tough
posted November 23, 2009 at 11:28pm

Pretty Tough Peak Performance Podcast Episode 7 pt.1 Pretty Tough is proud to present the seventh episode in our series of weekly podcasts focusing on Peak Performance. The PT Peak Performance series features leading experts from the fields of sports n...more

Tasty Delights in Phillips Arena
by MarieS
posted November 15, 2009 at 5:26pm

Friday night at the Atlanta Thrashers game at Phillips Arena, I started to wonder what people eat in the Arena and if I could get a healthy dinner there....more

Softball Tournaments - How to Recover Faster Between Games
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 13, 2009 at 9:50pm

I got an excellent question from one of my readers. He asked: "What is the most effective way to recover mentally and physically between games during weekend softball tournaments?" While there is no secret formula, there are several things you can do t...more

Top 5 foods to prevent cold and flu
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 11, 2009 at 5:16pm

Along with fall comes the seasonal flu. It’s inevitable. People at high risk of catching the flu should protect themselves first and foremost with a flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has great information on steps you can take t...more

How to survive an Ultra Marathon
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 10, 2009 at 1:42am

This September I competed in my first ultra marathon – a 50K (31 mile) trail race in The North Face Endurance Challenge series! If you’re surprised, trust me, I was too! I actually thought I was competing in a 20-miler! But, you know what, when it c...more

30 days to help yourself: A dietitian, chef, and trainer team up
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 9, 2009 at 2:49pm

Everyone wants to know the best way to lose weight. In a word, it’s support. Support is so important because it fuels your mindset and determination to accomplish any goal. Support comes from family, friends, and if you really want to be successful he...more

Affordable nutrition in canned and frozen foods
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 7, 2009 at 12:49pm

Now that fall is on its way, the fresh summer bounty is dwindling down; but the truth is your diet doesn’t have to hibernate for the winter. You can get lots of great foods in the canned and frozen food aisles that are full of nutrition at a price tha...more

I'm coming out
by MsAkiba
posted November 6, 2009 at 8:00pm

"i'm coming OUT...I want the world to know..i'm comin.."...more

Soda and your bones; Friends or foes?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 5, 2009 at 11:41am

By: Jolene, Penn State University, Guest Blogger and Rebecca Times have changed over the last decade. Super size meals have come on board at fast food restaurants. The large beverages became the new small drinks and portion sizes of pretty much eve...more

Biggest Loser Diet at Home
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 30, 2009 at 11:17am

One of the things I think makes this show unique is that more people watch it for inspiration rather than entertainment. As a nutrition and fitness expert who tunes in religiously, I get tons of questions about my impressions of the show. My favorite is...more

Health & Nutrition: Pretty Tough Podcasts
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 16, 2009 at 7:24pm

Know teen athletes? Listen to my latest podcast on meals and meal timing with @PrettyTough http://ping.fm/qMetv I’m recording dozens of podcasts with Pretty Tough on sports nutrition. This is so important because female athletes have important nutrit...more

Bicycling Mag's take on gluten free diets
by Endurance Meg
posted October 7, 2009 at 3:11pm

I posted the following topic on Slowtwitch this afternoon, but I thought it could also serve as an entry for this blog! Let me know your thoughts!I follow a gluten free diet. There are at least a handful of pros that do, too (rappstar, Brandon and Amy Mar...more

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